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to prologise

to prologise

9.9
To give a short introduction before a play, book, or speech
  • verb
  • /ˈproʊlədʒaɪz/
  • Literature
translation icon : prologar
  • She will prologise the new play at the theater tonight.

Examples

  • The author prologised his latest book during the launch event.

  • He would often prologise before his lectures, setting the scene for his main argument.

  • Before the play began, the director prologised to the audience, sharing insights about its creation.

  • The author chose to prologise her novel with a heartfelt explanation to the readers.

  • Before the play began, the director prologised to the audience, sharing insights about its creation.

  • The author chose to prologise her novel with a heartfelt explanation to the readers.

  • He would often prologise before his lectures, setting the scene for his main argument.

Synonyms

to preface
vsto prologise
21 4.9

To begin a speech or piece of writing with a short statement

is composing or delivering a full opening piece for a work
to prelude
vsto prologise
1 6.0

To come before and introduce something larger

is composing or delivering an opening piece for a specific work
to prologize
vsto prologise
  • Literature
9.9

To give a short introduction before a book or show

is identical in meaning but uses s spelling instead

Surface Forms

prologise infinitive
prologize infinitive
prologised past
prologized past
prologised past participle
prologized past participle
prologising present participle
prologizing present participle
prologises third person singular
prologizes third person singular

Morphology

prologise = prologue (transparent) = prologue + ise

A regular verb formation from the noun 'prologue' by adding the productive verb-forming suffix '-ise', so the meaning 'to provide a prologue' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word prologise comes from the parts pro- meaning 'before' and logos meaning 'word' or 'speech', as seen in prologue and dialogue. So to prologise is to give or write a short 'before' word, a small speech or note that comes before the main play, book, or talk.